Investigators continue to actively follow leads and have identified 42-year-old Don Steven McDougal, of Livingston, as one of the persons of interest involved in the disappearance of 11-year-old Audriii Cunningham of Polk County. McDougal was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office on an unrelated charge of Aggravated Assault.
McDougal, who has an extensive criminal history dating back to 2001, including two Enticing a Child convictions in Brazoria County in 2008, has not been charged in connection to Audrii’s disappearance at this time. However, he reportedly lived with the girl’s father and was one of the last persons to have seen her.
Investigators believe that a dark blue 2003 Chevrolet Suburban, belonging to McDougal, was involved in the disappearance and are asking for the public’s help in reporting any sightings of the vehicle on Thursday or Friday, Feb. 15-16.
Investigators have found a small backpack that likely belonged to a child. It was located near the Lake Livingston Dam.
This investigation remains active and ongoing. If you have any information related to the disappeared of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office 936-327-6810.
Information can also be reported on the iWatchTx app or by clicking the link below: https://iwatchtx.org/index.html.
The Polk County Crime Stoppers is now offering a $7,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person responsible for Audrii’s disappearance. Tips as well as anonymous tips can be reported to 936-327-STOP or www.polkcountycs.org.